Make this homemade healthy blueberry pie from scratch using whole, unrefined ingredients this summer! This healthy blueberry pie is low carb and only 439 kcal per serving!
Who doesn’t love blueberries? They're juicy, not overly sweet and PACKED with vitamins! I’m such a big blueberries fan.
How awesome is it that you can mix blueberries into a smoothie bowl or make a healthy blueberry pie? Yep, that’s right. A blueberry pie that’s healthy! Imagine the mouthwatering freshly-baked smell of pie wafting through your kitchen that doesn't tip the scale. The thought of it is making me swoon.
Is Blueberry Pie Healthy?
Not all blueberry pies are unhealthy. Pie crusts typically consists of white flour, butter, and salt. Some might also add sugar. And because these are processed carbohydrates, regular consumption could lead to obesity.
My coconut oil pie crust, on the other hand, uses whole wheat pastry flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar. It's dairy free, vegan and easy to make.
Ingredient Notes
Now on to the berry best part. To make sure that I don't break my clean eating lifestyle, I use the following ingredients for my healthy blueberry pie:
- Coconut Sugar: I love to use coconut sugar in a lot of my recipes because it’s nutritious! It contains zinc, iron, and calcium, plus antioxidants and probiotics.
- Coconut Oil: Speaking of coconut, I use coconut oil to replace butter. If you’re not keen on a “coconut” flavor in the crust, you can opt to use virgin coconut oil. This will have the least flavor because it’s processed with the least heat.
- Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: I replaced white flour with whole wheat pastry flour. It's pretty much has the same baking experience you would get from regular flour would, minus the refined stuff.
- Arrowroot Starch: For the pie filling, I use arrowroot starch as a natural thickener instead of cornstarch. This is also a regular ingredient in my kitchen arsenal when a recipe calls for some sauce. It’s has more dietary fiber than cornstarch.
- Blueberries: And how can we forget, the star ingredient, blueberries! This small but mighty fruit packs quite a punch! It’s is low in calories and an excellent source of vitamins and nutrients.
Should I use Frozen Blueberries Or Fresh Blueberries?
Nothing beats fresh blueberries, so I always take advantage when they are in season. Fresh blueberries are plump, and juicy, and hold the pie filling better after baking. But we can’t have fresh blueberries year-round! When I’m craving for some pie or looking to get my fill of blueberry benefits, frozen blueberries work as well. Watch out for the excess liquid taken on while frozen, it will make your pie filling a little runnier.
How To Store
Guess what? You can keep fruit pies covered in plastic at room temperature for two days. After that, you can keep it in the fridge for two more days. You can also opt to freeze your pie for up to four months. When preparing it for the freezer, make sure to wrap well in plastic or foil and keep it at the back of your freezer. When you’re ready to eat it, take your pie out of the freezer to thaw at room temperature. Then stick it into the oven until warm.
Pie Tips
- Looking to serve pie to guests? You can make the blueberry pie one day in advance, then pop it in the oven the next day.
- Want to have ready-made healthy pie crust? You can keep it in the fridge for up to three days or wrap and freeze up to three months. You can also make the pie filling and freeze it up to two months, then thaw to room temperature when you’re ready to use it.
- Use a rimmed pan to keep your pie from bubbling over and making a sticky mess in the oven.
- Bake your pie on the lowest oven rack on a preheated sheet pan to prevent soggy bottom crusts.
- Make sure your pie filling boils and bubbles for it to gel. Keep it in the oven a little longer until you see the bubbles.
- Let your pie cool before serving. This helps for the filling to set and not ooze all over the place. If you prefer to eat it warm, you can cover the cooled pie with foil, and put it back in the oven until warm.
- Feel like having pumpkin pie? Looking to have some pecan? This pie crust recipe also works well with any other pie filling.
Yes, you guys are in for a treat with this healthy blueberry pie recipe. The taste is spot on. I am by no means a baker but the recipe is easy as, well...pie!
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Healthy Blueberry Pie
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Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
For the Filling
- 6 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
For the Crumble
- 1 ½ cup almond meal
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- See recipe for bottom crust.
- For the crumble, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- To make the filling, in a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the filling. Using the back of your spoon, crush about 20 percent of the blueberries so the juice mixes with the arrowroot starch and thickens the filling.
- To make the pie, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Fill the crust with the berry mixture, spreading evenly, and top with the crumble. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake until the filling starts to bubble, one hour to one hour and twenty minutes, depending on your oven. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Mala
I stumbled upon your recipe . First time baking a pie. My 13 yr old son baked a pie crust from scratch using almond flour. Question:
Can I use frozen blueberries Since that’s what we have on hand? Secondly I don’t have arrowroot starch . I’ve read somewhere you can substitute tapioca flour . What are your thoughts? Thank you kindly
Dustin
we should turn this into a clean recipe with a video 🙂
Dedee
This looks sooooo yummy! I would love to try it with Splenda though, was wondering if it might work? I am Diabetic and really have to watch the white sugar.
Do you do Diabetic Recipes?
Thanks for the cookbook. Dedee
Lacey Baier
Hi Deedee, unfortunately, I have never tried the recipe with Splenda. I'd love to know how it turns out if you try it.
Susan
I am so glad I found this recipe. I live in a town that just this year opened a bakery. I have been asking everywhere I go if they have a blueberry pie or can make one. I will even travel to get one but I have had no luck. I am so excited and I am going to make this tomorrow (our blueberries are also on sale through tomorrow). I think I might buy a lot of blueberries and freeze them for when I want to whip this up. I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you...
Julie SGB
I have made this twice now. It is insanely good. I may have to try it with some different fruit as the blueberry season dies down. I'll bet it would be amazing with peaches or apples.
Lacey Baier
Isn't it sooo good, Julie?? I bet you're right. Please do share if you try 🙂
Lyn H.
This pie was delicious. Thanks for the recipe and the mouth watering photos. I served it to my 4 year old daughter and my parents who are in their 80's and everyone loved it. The crumb topping looks like way too much when you pile it on but it bakes down to a perfect, crunchy, sweet top layer. Will definitely make it again. Great blog, Lacey.
Lacey Baier
Hi Lyn! It makes me so happy to picture your three generations of family all enjoying the pie. Thank you for sharing. I agree: it does look like way too much crumble topping at first -- I was skeptical, too -- but it definitely turns out wonderful! 🙂
Samantha @ The Savvy Soybean
This looks soo amazing! And kudos to you for making your own crust and crumble topping. I can just imagine this with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream. soo good- glad I came across your blog!!
Lacey Baier
Hi Samantha! Welcome!! Yep, I definitely enjoyed it with some homemade vanilla ice cream. 🙂
Katie@Cozydelicious
Yum! I'm so glad I found your site! I have been looking for a good blueberry pie recipe, and this is fantastic! I love crumble topped pies.
Lacey Baier
Welcome, Katie! I hope this is the blueberry pie recipe you've been looking for!
the crazy suburban mom
The top looks so good - like a great crumb cake topping and I just love that! Wow glad I found this this morning 🙂
Tracy
Lacey Baier
Hi Tracy! You're right...it really is like a great crumb cake topping. I'm glad you found us this morning, too! 🙂
Peggy
This looks absolutely delicious! A crumble topping is a definite MUST for me with any pie! Thanks for sharing!
Lacey Baier
Thanks, Peggy! I am definitely going to incorporate crumble toppings in the future 'cuz this was GOOD!
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
Beautiful berry pie! That crumble topping looks delish. I've never put pepper in pie before- sounds intriguing enough to try!
Lacey Baier
Hi Betty! Yeah, isn't it strange? And just a pinch, too. Totally delish though! 🙂
delicieux
This looks so delicious. I LOVE apple crumble but have never tried it with blueberries. This looks so darn good though that I might have to change that when blueberries come back into season here.
Delicious!
Lacey Baier
I'm with you on only having tried -- and loved -- apple pies with crumble tops before. It really goes well with the blueberries too!
Much to My Delight
That looks lovely and delicious! God bless the blueberry...it's so photogenic!
Lacey Baier
Hallelujah! 🙂